50 Years of Textile Excellence

Gistex is one of Indonesia's leading exporters of high-quality polyester fabrics, trusted by global apparel and textile brands.

Equipped with the latest technologies and advanced systems, we consistently meet the exacting standards our customers demand. It's proof of our relentless and strong commitment to fully serve our customers. Gistex always offers better products supported by efficient services, on-time order delivery that strictly adheres to the quantity and quality standards specified by our customers.

About Us

Established in 1975, Gistex has evolved into a leading textile company in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. As an integrated manufacturer—from yarn production, weaving to dyeing—we focus on high-quality 100% polyester fabrics. Our yarns, produced at Gistex Chewon Synthetic, are then woven and dyed at Gistex Textile, ensuring consistent, end-to-end quality.

With a monthly production capacity of 3 million yards, GISTEX serves both domestic and international markets. We maintain product excellence through continual improvement, investment in advanced machinery, careful selection of premium materials, and ongoing development of our skilled workforce.

GISTEX is committed to supporting a better and more sustainable environment. We aim to deliver superior products backed by efficient services and help our customers apply the right solutions to enhance the performance of their textile products.

Message From Our Founder

Ahadiat Wargana, Chairman of GISTEX

"Welcome to Gistex! Our success lies in our human capital; a happy employee will make a happy customer. Equality, Achievement, and Team Work are the key success factors for enthusiastic employees. Let's make Gistex the best place to work and a place to be proud of. Our success lies in how much contribution each of us makes each day, each hour, and each minute. Start contributing, and we will never miss the future."

Ahadiat Wargana
Chairman & Founder

Our People & Facilities

A dedicated team of 1,000+ professionals working across our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities

GISTEX team - Over 1000 dedicated employees at our Bandung facility

Our GISTEX family - dedicated professionals committed to excellence in textile manufacturing

GISTEX Purwakarta Weaving Facility

Purwakarta Weaving Facility

GISTEX green campus environment

Green Campus Environment

Traditional gazebo in GISTEX campus garden

Employee Recreation Area

Our Journey

Five Decades of Growth, Innovation, and Excellence

The Beginning

Our family business was founded. Our main office and plants are located in Bandung, Indonesia. We first started as PT. Gistex primarily produced commercial spun-weaving fabrics such as T/C, cotton, rayon, etc. Installed capacity was 1.2 million yards per month.

1975
1980

Dyeing & Finishing

We established spun dyeing / printing / finishing mills with technical know-how from Nitobo. Installed capacity was 2 million yards per month.

Going Global

Modernization of our spun dyeing, printing and finishing facilities to penetrate the world market from the home market. We started to export our spun fabrics to various export markets. Within 10 years, we grew to become a reliable spun-supplier for the local market and one of the leading textile producers.

1986
1987

Polyester Innovation

Lagadar and Nanjung processing unit began operations of polyester weaving & processing with Sunkyoung know-how. Installed capacity was 1 million yards per month. The polyester processing plant was opened with a capacity of 1 million yards per month.

Capacity Expansion

We installed 144 sets of shuttle looms to increase polyester-weaving capacity. Installed capacity was 1.2 million yards per-/month.

1990

New Facilities

Purwakarta weaving unit was completed with another new polyester-weaving unit in West Java, Indonesia. We executed a number of projects to expand the Lagadar weaving unit and the Lagadar processing unit.

1994
1997

Gistex Chewon Synthetic

We established PT. Gistex Chewon Synthetic (G&C), with other Korean and Japanese companies, is to produce special texturizing yarns and special high-twisted fabrics. Install Capacity: 400 tons/month.

2000

Quality Excellence

In April 2000, we received "Asean Development Best Economic Executive Awards 2000-2001". And in the same year, all units are certified for the ISO 9002.

Production Increase

Starting this year, the lagadar processing unit increased additional dyeing and printing capacities. Installed capacity was 3.5 million yards per month. Weaving polyester capacity increased to 1.6 yards per month. G&C Unit increased the capacity to 1,000 tons per month.

2004
2007

Machinery Upgrade

We bought a new machine for production support. The dyeing unit was upgraded. During this period, we installed some new machines for the integrated dyeing production system.

Green Commitment

PT Gistex Nishinbo Indonesia, with a processing capacity achieved 3 million yards per month, and weaving production result has been achieved 2.3 million yards per month. We are committed to getting the "Green Proper Company" certificate from the Ministry of Environment Indonesia.

2010
2015

Business Revival

This year was the revival of Gistex's business. We kept replacing old machines with new technology to improve the quantity and quality of the fabric production. Gistex launched a 3 million yards per month production capacity. Gistex's markets are primarily the Middle East, the USA, and Japan. Asia and Europe. From year to year, Gistex is striving to be a greener industry. "Gistex Go Green" is proof of its concern to the environment and a willingness to do more things to help the environment, both inside and outside of the company.

Digital Transformation

We implemented SAP S/4Hana as our ERP system.

2019
2021

Knitting Division

We established a new business line, knitting. The main target was the export market. Installed capacity was 500 tons per month.

50 Years of Excellence

Gistex collaborates with Cosmo, GYO, and Chunwoho to provide a one-stop shopping service for customers' textile needs.

2025

VISION

Become a great textile company through continuous innovation, service orientation, and collaboration, delivering extraordinary value to customers, employees, stakeholders, and the environment.

MISSION

  • To be a valuable asset for the nation, communities, and investors
  • To be a company that provides facilities to the organization's members to reach their dreams
  • To be the prominent company that has services and products that customers are looking for
  • To be the prominent company that is dedicated to services and products for the Customers

Our Core Values

Six Principles That Define Who We Are

G

Generosity

We are a loving, giving, and serving person. We commit to love, give, and serve all Gistex stakeholders according to the Gistex vision, mission, and values in order to achieve harmony.

I

Integrity

Integrity starts with us. We always communicate the truth positively for good purposes. We always stick to the promises and take responsibility for our actions and our results. We will first change before we ask others to change. And we commit to uphold our integrity at all times. We will not tolerate anything that deteriorates our working environment.

S

Success

We live a successful life. We are focusing our mind, body, and soul to succeed. We succeed when we can do something useful to the people around us.

T

Teamwork

We are a team player. We do whatever it takes to achieve Gistex's goals. We focus on co-operation and always come to a solution. We are flexible and able to change if what we do is not working or not generating results as originally planned. We will ask for help when we need it, and we will help others who need us.

E

Education

We consistently learn and grow to be an expert person, so that we can help our team members and all people around us to learn, grow, and master too. We are knowledgeable and love to share our knowledge to reach a better future for all of us.

X

eXcellence

We consistently deliver outstanding or extraordinary quality products and services that add value in the long term. Great just is not good enough, so we challenge ourselves for continuous improvement through innovation and creativity.

Advanced Technology

Quality is the most important thing in our product. We always upgrade our machines with the latest machinery and technologies in weaving, knitting, and dyeing polyester.

Weaving Facility

Our company operates two weaving facilities located in Lagadar and Purwakarta. These facilities collectively produce 3 million yards of greige fabric per month. This achievement is supported by advanced production machinery from Toyota, Japan.

Knitting Facility

Our knitting facility is located in Lagadar, where we handle everything from greige production to dyeing, with a capacity of 520 tons per month.

Processing Facility

Processing follows as the key step after greige fabric production, with dyeing as the primary stage. Dyeing applies permanent, fade-resistant color evenly throughout the fabric. The process duration depends on factors such as fabric quantity, type, weight, and desired shade.

Laboratory Testing

We pay great attention to quality by focusing on every detail and conducting comprehensive quality checks in our state-of-the-art laboratory with advanced testing equipment.

Technology & Automation

We use the latest technology with automation and digitalization that is fully integrated with SAP S/4HANA, ensuring seamless operations across all departments.

Packing & Shipment

With caution and attention to workplace safety, we deliver goods and ensure they are received properly by the customer, maintaining the highest standards throughout the logistics process.

Our Global Market

More Than 25 Countries of Export Destinations

WE STRIVE TO BE A TRENDS SETTER AND THE MARKET LEADER IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRIES

Customer delight is our top priority. Gistex offers a tradition of service excellence through its comprehensive selection of products and services to fulfill the needs and expectations of our customers.

Gistex continuously enhances its infrastructure, supported by advanced technology, a solid network, and highly skilled professionals.

World map showing GISTEX global presence across Europe, United States, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions
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Our Clients

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Major Wholesalers
Global distribution partners across four continents
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Airlines Uniform
Premium fabrics for aviation industry uniforms
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World Class Branded Garment
Trusted by international fashion brands

GISTEX Group

In the future, Gistex will continue to grow by collaborating with domestic and international investors who bring added value to the Gistex Group. Through these partnerships, we aim to provide maximum service and a true one-stop shopping experience for our customers.

Gistex Group Companies

Gistex Textile Division

Leading textile manufacturer specializing in high-quality 100% polyester fabrics with integrated production from yarn to finished fabric.

Lagadar Facility:
Jl. Nanjung No.82, Lagadar, Kec. Margaasih, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat 40216
Purwakarta Facility:
GG35+JMC, Cijaya, Campaka, Purwakarta Regency, West Java 41181

Gistex Garment Indonesia

Expert garment manufacturing division, delivering premium ready-to-wear apparel for global markets.

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Gistex Chewon Synthetic

Specialized in producing special texturizing yarns and special high-twisted fabrics with a production capacity of 1,000 tons per month.

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Joint Venture Partners

Gistex Garment Indonesia

Expert garment manufacturing division, delivering premium ready-to-wear apparel for global markets.

Location:
Jl. Nanjung No.82, Lagadar, Kec. Margaasih, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat 40216
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Cosmo

Leading textile manufacturing for the footwear industry worldwide, providing sustainable and eco-friendly performance materials.

Location:
Jl. Nanjung No.82, Lagadar, Kec. Margaasih, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat 40216
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Chunwoho

Global trims supplier partnering with brands to develop and innovate trim solutions with emphasis on sustainability.

Location:
Jl. Nanjung No.82, Lagadar, Kec. Margaasih, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat 40216
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Golden Yuefa One (GYO)

Innovative textile enterprise specializing in outdoor leisure, sports & function fabrics with advanced weaving technology.

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Build Strategic Joint Ventures & Partnerships

GISTEX is actively seeking collaboration opportunities with domestic and international partners. Let's create value together and grow the textile industry.

Strategic partnerships
Joint venture opportunities
Investment collaboration
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Certifications & Awards

Globally Recognized Standards for Quality, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility

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50+ Years

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Textile Safety Certification

ISO 14001

Energy Management System

GRS

Global Recycled Standard (min. 20%)

Higg FEM

Environmental Performance Assessment

PROPER Biru

Environmental Compliance

SNI 56:2017

Sewing Thread Standard

TKDN

Local Content Certification

Indonesian Ecolabel 2017

Environmental Product Label

Supplier to Zero Level 1

Chemical Management System

PRIMANIYARTA AWARD

Is the greatest reward given by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to the most successful Indonesian Exporters and to those who can be the role model for other Indonesian Exporters.

1993 2002 2015 2016 2017

Partner with a Legacy of Excellence

With over 50 years of textile expertise and a commitment to innovation, GISTEX is ready to be your trusted fabric partner. Let's discuss how our experience and dedication can support your business growth.